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Earth Science Education, B.S.

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Requirements

Earth Science is the study of the Earth, including its water and atmosphere, and their
relationship to humans and other living things. Earth Science applies chemistry, physics,
mathematics and biology to scientific problems of the Earth. The Earth Science Education
program prepares students to receive a Utah State teaching credential with an endorsement
in Earth Science. Through careful choice of courses, students may also earn endorsements
in the other physical sciences.

Total Program Credits: 123

Matriculation Requirements:

Complete the following courses: GEO 1010, GEO 1015, MATH 1050 or MATH 1055, MATH 1060,
BIOL 1610 with a grade of "C" or higher in each.

Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit.

Apply to the department of Earth Science for admission.

Secondary Education Requirements:

ACT exam minimums: Composite 21, English 20, Math 19; or SAT exam minimums: Critical
Read /Math 1000, with Math and Reading scores of 450; or If student has a bachelor
degree or higher, he/she does not need to meet this testing requirement.

GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.

Completion of all General Education requirements and the majority of content area
courses.

Pass group interview directed by the Secondary Teacher Education Department.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific
plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied.
You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation
plan in
Wolverine Track.

Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters)
are marked in red and Italicized.

Department

The Department of Earth Science’s mission is to provide students with a rewarding and dynamic educational experience. We pride ourselves on being able to offer personal attention to the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and educational goals, and to providing students with the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom in research, service-learning and internship projects. Our four degree programs (B.S. in Geography, B.S. in Geology, B.S. in Environmental Science and Management, and B.S. in Earth Science Education) provide a wide range of skills and knowledge that are applicable to today´s earth science job markets, as well as a broad-based science education that´s ideal for students planning to continue to graduate programs in law, education, business, or health fields. We also offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems, and a Minor in Geography. Our Department graduates professionals who are skilled and creative and who are well prepared to contribute toward solving earth and environmental science challenges faced here in Utah and worldwide.

Depending on the specific degree and elective courses chosen, a graduate will gain particular expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Associate Professor

Careers

Careers:

The three degree programs offered by the Department of Earth Science (B.S. in Geology,
B.S. in Environmental Science and Management, and B.S. in Earth Science Education)
provide a wide range of skills and knowledge that are applicable to today's earth
science job markets, as well as a broad science education that's ideal for students
planning to continue to graduate programs in law, education, business, or health fields.
Our Department graduates professionals who are skilled and creative and who are well
prepared to contribute toward solving earth and environmental science challenges faced
here in Utah and worldwide.

The Earth Science Education degree prepares K-12 science teachers. The degree emphasizes
earth science curriculum, but many students gear their program to qualify them to
teach other physical sciences and/or geography. Job prospects for graduates are outstanding,
and many UVU-educated earth science teachers are making a difference in young people’s
lives through their work in Utah’s K-12 school system.